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Road Trips from Camden, NJ

Camden is a solid launchpad for straightforward drives within New Jersey, mostly along highways with consistently good drive scores. You've got options that keep you close, with several destinations under two hours and featuring nearby parks like Morristown National Historical Park. For longer excursions, there are routes extending to over 100 miles, offering variety if you have a bit more time. Most of these are day trips, focusing on accessible terrain and park access.

Total Routes

60

Shortest

1.1h

With Parks Nearby

59

Under 2 hours

44 total in this range

Mendham, NJ

1h 57m

82.8 mi one way

This 82.8-mile drive to Mendham is a good middle-ground option. It offers a mix of highway and surface roads over mostly flat terrain, taking about 2 hours. You'll have access to Morristown National Historical Park and Thomas Edison National Historical Park, making it a strong choice for park enthusiasts.

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Fair Haven, NJ

1h 45m

75.8 mi one way

Fair Haven is a shorter, 75.8-mile trip, primarily on the highway and taking just 1.8 hours. Its proximity to Gateway National Recreation Area makes it a convenient choice for nature lovers. The terrain is mostly flat, and it's a quick day trip.

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Oceanport, NJ

1h 39m

72.7 mi one way

At 72.7 miles and 1.7 hours, Oceanport is one of the closer options. It's mostly a highway drive on flat terrain and offers access to Gateway National Recreation Area. This route is ideal for a quick escape to a nearby natural area.

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Bloomingdale, NJ

1h 22m

59.2 mi one way

This is the shortest option at 59.2 miles, taking only 1.4 hours. It's a highway-heavy drive through mostly flat terrain. You get close proximity to Morristown National Historical Park and Thomas Edison National Historical Park, ideal for a brief park visit.

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Green Knoll, NJ

1h 36m

68.3 mi one way

Green Knoll is 68.3 miles away and takes about 1.6 hours. The drive profile is mixed highway and surface roads across mostly flat terrain. Similar to other northern NJ destinations, it provides access to Morristown National Historical Park and Thomas Edison National Historical Park.

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Full-day getaway

16 total in this range

Lake Mohawk, NJ

2h 37m

105 mi one way

For a longer day trip, Lake Mohawk is 105 miles away, taking 2.6 hours primarily on the highway. It features gently rolling terrain and access to Morristown National Historical Park, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, and Thomas Edison National Historical Park, offering more extensive park options.

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Montvale, NJ

2h 25m

110.1 mi one way

Montvale is a longer drive at 110.1 miles, requiring 2.4 hours mostly on the highway. The terrain is mostly flat. This route offers proximity to Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park, and Gateway National Recreation Area, providing diverse park experiences.

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Mountain Lakes, NJ

2h 9m

94.7 mi one way

This 94.7-mile drive to Mountain Lakes takes 2.2 hours, mostly on the highway over flat terrain. It's a good option if you want to visit Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park, and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park.

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Parsippany, NJ

2h 2m

90.3 mi one way

Parsippany is 90.3 miles and takes 2 hours, primarily via highway on flat terrain. While this route doesn't list specific nearby parks, it's a straightforward drive among the options.

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Lake Telemark, NJ

2h 17m

101.3 mi one way

Lake Telemark is a longer route at 101.3 miles, taking 2.3 hours mostly on the highway over flat terrain. It provides access to Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park, and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, similar to other northern NJ destinations.

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When to Go

Spring

Spring drives are enhanced by the presence of parks like Morristown National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area, offering opportunities to see nature reawaken.

Summer

Summer is ideal for exploring the various parks accessible from these routes, such as Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, given the mostly flat and highway-friendly terrain.

Fall

The mostly flat terrain and highway routes make fall drives easy, with opportunities to visit historical parks like Thomas Edison National Historical Park.

Winter

Winter road conditions are generally favorable on these mostly flat, highway-focused routes, allowing for straightforward access to destinations like Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park.

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